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2021 Abarth F595: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Abarth F595 first registered in 2021: we looked at the 182 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 182 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

182MOTs of 2021 cars, done in 2023–2025
87%pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)
5,400typical miles a year
22%had tyres flagged

Common 2021 Abarth F595 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2021 Abarth F595 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    22% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    15% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    8% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Suspension
    5% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    4% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2021 Abarth F595

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Abarth F595 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2023–Too new for MOT data
2022235Tyres 20%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Abarth F595 cars first registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score